Obituaries

Margaret V. Sheppard

Margaret V. Sheppard

Jan 5, 2019

Margaret Virginia (Walls) Sheppard, 89, of Hagerstown passed away, Saturday, January 5, 2019, at home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 30, 1929 in Clear Spring, Maryland she was the daughter of the late, Alston and Bonita (Colbert) Walls. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

John R. Fouke

John R. Fouke

Jan 4, 2019

John R. Fouke, 91, of Hagerstown, slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord and his loving wife on January 4, 2019 at Doey's House. He was born on August 5, 1927 in Hagerstown, Md. to the late Charles Preston, Sr. and Mae Fouke. John was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Johanna Carleta (Shrader)...

Terry Lee Carter

Terry Lee Carter

Jan 4, 2019

Terry Lee Carter was born in Hagerstown, MD on June 4th, 1954. Regrettably, Terry passed away on January 4th, 2019, at age 64. A dear, true friend to so many, "T.C." lived a life full of love, laughter, happiness, and service. It is very difficult to write such a short story about such a tremendous man. After graduating from North...

Micheal J McKenna

Micheal J McKenna

Jan 2, 2019

Michael Joseph McKenna, 68, of Springfield, Virginia, passed away, Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at the Adler Center, Aldie, Va. Born April 28, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late, James C. and Anna Mae (Kerston) McKenna.In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Ann (Crowl) McKenna...

Clarence Albert Pepple, Jr.

Clarence Albert Pepple, Jr.

Jan 2, 2019

Clarence A. Pepple, Jr., 81, of Hagerstown, Md, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center. Born Oct. 21, 1937 in Waynesboro Pa., he was the son of the late Clarence A. Pepple, Sr., and Luray (Snyder) Pepple. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Priscilla Powell; and two brothers, James...

Elvin Jackson

Elvin Jackson

Jan 1, 2019

Elvin Ray Jackson, 56, of Hagerstown, passed away, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center, due to complications of lung cancer. Born August 17, 1962 in Hagerstown he was the son of Virginia B. (Lidie) Sellers and stepfather, Brian of Hagerstown and the late, Harlan Ray Jackson. Elvin worked as a painter in home improvements. In addition to his...

Betty Wanda Powell

Betty Wanda Powell

Dec 30, 2018

Betty Wanda Powell, 75, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Mt. Airy, Md. Born February 17, 1943 in Culpepper, Va. she was the daughter of the late, Bernard W. and Virginia Mae (Hawkins) Dennis. Mrs. Powell was a homemaker and a member of the Virginia Ave. Church of God. She is survived by...

Pearl Louise Mann

Pearl Louise Mann

Dec 30, 2018

Pearl Louise (Fox) Mann, 90, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living. Born May 13, 1928 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Mollie Louise (Kesecker) Fox. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Hagerstown. Pearl worked as a homemaker. Left to cherish her memory is...

Jane Rowe Fisher

Jane Rowe Fisher

Dec 28, 2018

Jane Rowe Fisher, 67, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Doey's House after a long, fought battle with cancer. Born in Hagerstown, MD on July 3, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Ethel Rosie (Weaver) and Isaac R. Rowe. Jane was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School, class of 1969. She later retired...

Sam C. Brewer

Sam C. Brewer

Dec 27, 2018

Samuel Clifford "Sam" Brewer, 59, of Boonsboro, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. Born July 13, 1959 in Maryland, he was the son of Robert Brewer and the late Shirley (Latrel) Brewer. As a young man, Sam entered the Marine Corps, and the discipline of the Corps shaped his life in many ways. Until...

Justin Darnell Green

Justin Darnell Green

Dec 27, 2018

Justin Darnell Green, 23, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Born October 15, 1995 in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of Jesynah Ruth Green and her husband Alfonzo Walton, Jr. of Hagerstown and the late Ricco Darnell Matthews. Justin attended Boonsboro High School, where he excelled in football and basketball. He graduated in 2014 from...

Harry Anthony

Harry Anthony

Dec 23, 2018

Harry Charles Anthony, 92, of Hagerstown and most recently a resident of Greenfield Senior Living, passed away, Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born October 27, 1926 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Paul Edwin and Ada (Schnebly) Anthony. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret...

Doris Martin Horst

Doris Martin Horst

Dec 22, 2018

Doris Martin Horst, 91, of Sandy Spring, Maryland, passed away, Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Brooke Grove Assisted Living, Sandy Spring. Born July 18, 1927 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Clyde and Edna (Stickler) Martin. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, Paul D. Horst and a sister, Patricia...

Robert Nelson Clowdis

Robert Nelson Clowdis

Dec 17, 2018

Clowdis, Robert Nelson age 92 departed this world on December 17, surrounded by his loving family in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was born in Charlotte County, Virginia on January 2, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh B. and Essie Clowdis, brothers Elbert (Bud) Clowdis, Baylor Clowdis, and his beloved sister Peggy Clowdis Colley. He is survived by...

George William Martin

George William Martin

Dec 16, 2018

George William Martin, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away into glory Sunday afternoon, December 16, 2018 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. Born in Greencastle, PA, on June 7, 1926, he was preceded in death by his mother, the late Elise Witmer Martin and father, the late Ira L. Martin, Sr., along with his brothers, Leroy and Ira, Jr.; and sisters, Margaret...

Betty Elaine Stine

Betty Elaine Stine

Dec 15, 2018

Betty Elaine (Kershner) Stine, 91, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Williamsport Nursing Home. Born November 25, 1927 in Chewsville, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Gladys (McCall) Kershner. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hagerstown; American Legion Auxiliary Post No....

Alverta May Vulgamott

Alverta May Vulgamott

Dec 11, 2018

Alverta May (Misner) Vulgamott, 91, of Waynesboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Paramount Senior Living, in Fayetteville. Born September 6, 1927 in Quincy, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Bertha (Switzer) Misner. Alverta enjoyed gardening and was a wonderful baker. She lived for her children. She is survived by two sons, Luther Vulgamott,...

Violet Agatha Penner

Violet Agatha Penner

Dec 10, 2018

Violet Agatha Penner, 99, of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Williamsport Retirement Village. Born July 5, 1919 in Hagerstown she was the granddaughter of the late, Lloyd Kieffer Baker and Mary Jenny (Smith) Baker. in addition to her grandparents she also was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Allen Penner, whom she...

Jacqueline Elizabeth Clark-Huegel

Jacqueline Elizabeth Clark-Huegel

Dec 9, 2018

Jacqueline Elizabeth Clark-Huegel, (Jackie), 80, of Maugansville, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was born in Baltimore, MD on June 3, 1938 to the late Edward and Madeline Andrew. In addition to her parents, Jacqueline was preceded in death by husbands, James L. Clark and Norman Huegel; brother, James Andrew and brother in-law Robert DiBastiani. She...

Shelia Joann Nalley

Shelia Joann Nalley

Dec 6, 2018

Sheila Joann Nalley, passed away, Thursday, December 6, 2018 at home at the age of 70. God has opened his arms, to receive the very precious gift, who was given to us, to love and cherish for a time. Her bright eyes and big beautiful smile that would light up any room, will live in our hearts until we can...